Defense Secy. Austin On Sen. Tuberville Blocking Nominations To Protest Pentagon Abortion Policy
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin tells CNN's Wolf Blitzer that Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville's holds on hundreds of senior military nominations are a "national security issue."
5 Black Mental Health Accounts To Follow
From Facebook to YouTube, and now Threads, therapists and organizations are using their platforms to share tips and free resources.
Meet The People Deciding How to Spend $50 Billion In Opioid Settlement Cash
As more than $50 billion makes its way to state and local governments to compensate for the opioid epidemic, people with high hopes for the money are already fighting over a little-known bureaucratic arm of the process.
How Health Care May Be Affected By The Affirmative Action Ruling
Doctors are concerned that a Supreme Court ruling issued June 29 will have far-reaching effects not only on the diversity of doctors and other care providers in training but ultimately also on patient care.
Is Racial Weathering Causing Early Menopause in Black Women?
New research from the University of Michigan reveals that women of color are entering menopause over a year before white women.
Why A Black Couple Wouldn’t Crowdfund To Pay Off Medical Debts
When Kristie Fields was undergoing treatment for breast cancer nine years ago, she got some unsolicited advice at the hospital: Share your story on the local news, a nurse told her. Viewers would surely send money.
Black Men Are Shifting The Mental Health Narrative
Black men experienced daily feelings of anxiety or depression, but stigma keeps them from seeking mental health services.
New Charleston Museum Nods To Historical Roots Of US Health Disparities
Health disparities have persisted over generations for a variety of reasons, including poverty, racism, and genetics.
Tyson Will Stop Using Its ‘No Antibiotics Ever’ Label On Chicken
Tyson will once again use certain antibiotics in its chickens, eight years after it announced plans to ditch the drugs in some of its production and slapped a “no antibiotics ever” label on its packaging.
E-Cigs Are Still Flooding The US, Addicting Teens With Higher Nicotine Doses
Vaping has ballooned into an $8.2 billion industry, and manufacturers are flooding the market with thousands of addictive products.
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What Black Americans Need To Know About Gum Disease
According to a CDC report, almost 1 in 3 Black adults have at least one untreated cavity, compared with roughly 18% of white adults. Atlanta dentist Dr. Jamar McKay explains why oral health is important.
